Ok, I'm going to set myself some new goals and hold myself accountable. With the 5% challenge I need to remember to blog, comment on other's blogs, track all my exercise both in my tracker and on the post, and keep up with whatever other challe... Read more

It's beautiful out! The green grass is growing thick and luscious! The Dandelions have taken over my yard! It's amazing how happy spring weather makes me! I did yard work Saturday - Lots of picking up sticks. I got laughed at for doing my lu... Read more

In my head the Eagles are Playing.. I got a peaceful easy feeling.. and I do feel peaceful. The weather is finally getting warmer. I don't mind the Thunderstorms. The grass is getting greener. 50 more lbs to shed for goal weight. I'm half wa... Read more

Finally someone who doesn't know about my new lifestyle choices, sparkpeople, etc. noticed that I have lost weight. Even the people who know I'm trying to be healthy haven't said anything to me, so I've been a little disappointed. Well, I wore... Read more

Yes, SouthEastern Michigan (prolly all of Michigan) is SNOWING again. Ahem, the tulips are blooming, I put my hibiscus out the other day.. ahem.. lol.. I did wish for it to stop raining. I guess I should have been more specific and asked for S... Read more

So I haven't quite had a normal day yet. However today I did intentionally get my workout in. I started back up the biggest loser last chance workout. I've started selling clothes on ebay again. I put up a bunch of my 24/26 that are too big ... Read more

Being without a car really messed up my schedule, my priorities, my workouts, my food planning, everything!!! I am so excited that tomorrow I will be back on schedule with everything normal! :) :) I can drop my daughter off at school, get to wo... Read more

I have to remind myself, things have a way of working out in my life for the better. This vehicle, while shocking and sad for it to break down at the wrong moment, is actually a blessing in disguise. I work with professionals who drive really ... Read more

I'm trying to catch up on here, i had a great positive attitude this morning, until I called the car repair shop. They want 2k to fix my car - which is worth around 1,500 - 2,000 working. I guess I'm going to have to start car shopping. I REAL... Read more

Ok, A quick update.
Good News: Down a few more lbs. Wore size 16W pants!!! Bought 2 pairs (started at 24/26 Jan 1st). Daughter said it was the best birthday ever! Says she's happy for the first time in her life we feel like a true fam... Read more

I'm swallowing a little better today! Yeah! The doc is sending me to get an upper GI scope done, and gave me some things to try in the meantime. I did eat some oatmeal and a banana so far today (yeah) and I'm going to make mashed potatoes for t... Read more

Sorry for spammin the blogs today and such a poopy topic!!
I'm going to the doctor tomorrow morning. I'm so frustrated with them, I called at 8am and the nurse was like, oh you are constipated and have MS you are fine.. take this and this ... Read more

I really don't want to blog about stuff like this, but I must. By blogging I have a reference point to go back to should I suddenly say, "hey, I dealt with this before" So here goes.
A few months ago we added a multi-vitamin to our diet.... Read more